GS1 · 10 marks · 150 words

Why are protectionist and xenophobic trends against Indians rising in the West, despite the global embrace of Indian culture and soft power?

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025

Syllabus: Effects of Globalization on Indian society.

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The toppers’ answers

Pakshal SecretryAIR 8 · CSE 2025 · 182 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

Recently the world is witnessing a trend of de-globalisation and rise in xenophobia evident from back migration of Indians and "India out protest".

Global Embrace of Indian culture

Body · points and prose

  • Yoga → UN recognised "International Yoga Day"
    • Ayurveda → WHO project in Jamnagar
    • Bollywood → Popularity in China, central Asia
    • Buddhism, Hinduism → South east Asia

Reasons for protectionist and xenophobic trends

(1) Bias and prejudices being spread against Indians, eg. Related to Non-Veg in USA. (2) Fear of loss of jobs and opportunity to Indians, eg. in west. (3) Propaganda by some vested interest, eg. Khalistani groups of Canada. (4) Rising power of India → countries feeling threatened → more protectionist. (5) Rise of Nationalistic right wing government across world eg. USA - Trump & MAGA campaign Argentina - Melei's win. (6) Trend of de-globalisation across the globe → not India specific. (7) Realisation of negatives of excessive globalisation of 2000s → increased dependence & threatened culture.

Way forward (1) opportunities in India for Reverse Brain Drain - "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (2) Industrialisation & job creation in Country

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